Sexual assault in the military : a guide for victims and families / Cheryl Lawhorne Scott, Don Philpott, and Jeff Scott.

"Sexual assault and harassment in the military have been a critical subject for years. Many victims may be reluctant to press charges because of fear of retaliation, damage to their careers, and widespread uncertainty regarding the military justice system. However, when circumstances arise, there are resources available to assist victims and families in their efforts to report, seek help, and recover from the effects of sexual assault. Yet, finding those resources can be challenging, especially in a time of crisis. Sexual Assault in the Military serves as an easy-to-use, comprehensive reference guide for military members and their families about sexual assault and harassment. While more and more attention focuses on getting victims to report their abuse, accessing information can still be difficult for service-members. Understanding that the military is making changes, and offering support is a necessary step towards how best to treat these cases and how to get help and justice. Cheryl Lawhorne-Scott and Don Philpott discuss the current state of affairs, the systems in place, and the supports available to victims and families. They provide documents that outline how reporting can and should take place, how cases should be handled through the military justice system, and how and where victims can access resources, including counseling. By providing this information in one ready resource, the authors hope to assist in changing the culture of silence and fear, as well as provide education surrounding military sexual assault and harassment"--Provided by publisher

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The problem -- Form B-12995 results -- If you are the victim of a sexual assault -- 2. Categories of sexual harassment -- Types of sexual harassment -- Hazing -- How to tackle the problem -- 3. Impediments to reporting -- Restricted reporting -- Unrestricted reporting -- 4. Sexual assault and mental health -- MST and its effects -- Intimacy issues -- Domestic violence and stalking -- Depression -- Self-harm/self-injury -- Eating disorders -- Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Sleep disturbances -- Substance abuse -- Suicide -- 5. Case studies -- Examples of VA screening to identify sexual trauma -- Anatomy of an assault -- 6. Solutions -- The spectrum of prevention -- Increasing the climate of victim confidence -- 7. Military discipline and conduct -- Policies -- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) -- 8. Initiatives to combat sexual assault in the military -- Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) and unit -- Victim coordinators (UVCs) -- 9. Reducing your risk of sexual assault -- Active bystander intervention -- Risk reduction and prevention safety -- 10. Training -- DoD safe helpline -- DoD standards for victim assistance -- Responder training -- Handling complaints -- Developing sexual assault prevention and response programs -- Across-the-board policies -- Victim advocacy programs -- Resources -- Sample memorandum of understanding -- 2012 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey -- New victim advocate privilege -- Article 120 Uniform Code of Military Justice -- 51. article 125 : sodomy -- Glossary of acronyms.

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